I've read a lot of threads on tires and the Sumitomo HTR line looks like the best tires for the money at the moment. My decision comes down to getting the summer version (HTR Z II) or the all-season version (HTR+.)

I'm in Southern California so I don't have to worry about snow/slush/lots of rain and the summer tire should perform better but I haven't heard anyone recommending them on the .org. Everyone who has suggested Sumitomo has the HTR+ but they could all be back east and need the snow capability...

Anyone opinions on which one to get?

 

If you don't have to worry about weather then the HTRZ-II hands down. All season vs dedicated summer tire is a no brainer.

 

 

I Have the HTRZ-II's and i love 'em, great tire...handles exceptionally well and the ride is nice too...im def. glad i went w/ these tires!

 

 

I have dedicated snows so I don't have to worry about that. How do the two tires compare in the rain?? How are they in the rain?

thanks,

 

Do you preffer these over the Falkens I mentioned that rated so well?

 

I've the HTRZ+'s and they are so far the best tires I've owned. I've had them since December and have proven great on dry and rain/snow conditions. up with a twist!

 

just givin' my 2 cents thats all...im not too weird.

 

I used to think that sayed wierd too, but it say's "werd" as in I am in agreement. Sorry if you were being sarcastic.

 

how long does the tread on those HTR 2s last?!




eric

 

If you live in Cali, give the HTR Z a chance. I've had HTRZ II, HTR+, and HTR Z. The HTR Zs were by far stickiest tires I've ever owned. The HTR+ comes in a close 2nd.


Dave

 

I didnt see anything weird

 

So you're saying the all-season HTR+'s were stickier than the HTRZ II's?

 

Ahh, yea....tru, whoops read that wrong also...itz all good...wasnt bein sarcastic, no prob.

 

Definately.


Dave

 

ehehehe its all good mon~!

Dave you found the the HTRs sticker than the Zs? I didnt really have time to live with the HTRs but I felt some sidewall flex in 18"s HTRs which well while not a baaaad thing it was disconcerting on an 18" tire, so I'm happy with my HTRZIIs

but... Ithink I'll try the Yoko AVS ES100s next!

 

Whats the cheapest place top buy the sumitomo HTR+ all season tires in 235/40/18. I have been looking at these tires for about a year now, and I am ready to buy them, but I want to try to find them cheap. Cheapest so far is 125$ each.

 

Tirerack.com, $104/each plus about $10/tire for shipping.

 

you will LOVE those AVS ES100's, their a GREAT tire, the best ive ever owned, those will be my next set. Too bad they dont offer them in stock 215-55, only in 225-55, or 225-50...



Eric

 

I don't know where your looking on tire rack but the 235/40/18 size are 129$ each plus shipping on tire rack

 

cool deal ehehe plus they're a damn good price too!